East Central Reporter

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education met Sept. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1) The Casey-Westfield Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Unit Office, 401 E. Main, Casey, IL. Upon roll call, members present were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox (phone), Perie, Sharp and Todd. Administrators present were Linda Campbell, Kacie Rhoads, Dalton McFarland, Jim Sullivan and Dee Scott.

2) Hearing on proposed 2023-2024 Budget

A. Open hearing at 7:01 P.M.

B. Review of the proposed Budget – Mrs. Scott

C. Questions and answers – audience--none

D. Close hearing at 7:03 P.M.

3) President Gelb recognized visitors Michelle Young, Sara Richardson, Betsy Collins, Megan Parcel and Tim Buss.

4) Act upon approval of the consent agenda items:

A. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 2023;

B. Destruction of the verbatim record of those meetings 18 months and older as authorized by Board Policy 220 and 220-E1;

C. Current invoices for payment and review of the financial and budgetary reports;

D. 2023-2024 Budget;

E. FY23 Salary and Benefits report;

F. Curriculum lists; and

G. FY24 School Maintenance Project Grant Application.

Motion by Perie and seconded by Sharp. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox, Perie, Sharp and Todd. The President declared the motion carried.

5) Act upon approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 to participate in LIFT program. Participating students will provide their own transportation to and from program.

Motion by Hickox and seconded by Clement. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox, Perie, Sharp and Todd. The President declared the motion carried.

6) Presentation from Tim Buss on IASB Executive Search Service.

7) Administrator Reports--Jim Sullivan reviewed learning activities in Carpentry, ELA, Social Studies and Science classes, as well as Arts, Athletics and Clubs. Guidance has implemented WIN Wednesdays to provide extra support to students with areas of need. On Sept. 5 students in grades 7-10 heard a speaker present on cyber awareness. Jim explained that we would like to purchase a side by side to help with moving materials and equipment for maintenance, athletics and activities throughout the district. The booster club will contribute $4,000 toward that. The board directed administration to proceed. Linda Campbell reviewed learning activities in grades 1 and 5 as well as zone room activities. She also expressed concerns over the function of the new HVAC system. Dee will follow up with the architect, who will be in district Oct. 9. Dee Scott updated the board regarding the SRO, wall installation at Monroe, bond counsel changes and status of grants. She reviewed the staff Attendance Incentive that was initiated this past spring. After discussion the board directed administration to seek input from staff regarding the incentive and other ideas for improving attendance. Banking proposals were shared and the district is continuing to research those. The Return to Learn Plan was reviewed with board.

8) Addendum—Shane Todd stated that the City Council is applying for a Safe Routes to School Grant. Everyone is encouraged to go on the city’s website and complete the survey.

Cityofcaseyil.org or on facebook

9) Act upon approval to adjourn to closed session under c1 (employment) and c21 (discussion closed meeting minutes) of section 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq. of the Illinois Open Meeting Act at 8:39 p.m.

Motion by Perie and seconded by Todd. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox, Perie, Sharp and Todd. The President declared the motion carried.

10) Act upon approval to reconvene to regular session at 9:34 p.m.

Motion by Sharp and seconded by Perie. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox, Perie, Sharp and Todd. The President declared the motion carried.

11) Act upon consent agenda items:

A. Act upon approval of closed session minutes of August 14, 2023.

B. Act upon approval of employment recommendations.

1. $4,000 sign-on bonus agreement for Nick Mellenthin.

C. Act upon approval to engage IASB Executive Search Service.

Motion by Todd and seconded by Hickox. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox, Perie, Sharp and Todd. The President declared the motion carried.

12) Addendum

13) Act upon approval to adjourn at 9:34 p.m.

Motion by Perie and seconded by Sharp. Upon roll call, members voting yea were Clement, Fain, Gelb, Hickox, Perie, Sharp and Todd. The President declared the motion carried.

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